Animation MA at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Develop your creative and technical animation skills in London with our MA Animation programme, where storytelling meets innovation, AI, and industry practice. Join an interdisciplinary community of digital creatives studying together in our state-of-the-art facilities at MDX Studios. You'll gain advanced creative and technical skills in 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation while exploring the ethics and influence of AI and emerging technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries | Department: School of Film | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 1 year full-time + 12 months placement | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; placement year option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Storytelling and Worldbuilding, Creative Practice and AI, Business Skills for Creative Practice, Exploring Animation Practice, Advanced Character Animation, Representing Reality: Documentary Animation and Film, Model Making: Fabrication and Realisation, Major Project: Pre-Production, Major Project.

Career pathways

You’ll be prepared for employment across film, television, gaming, advertising, and emerging digital sectors - or to launch your own studio or freelance career. Roles include animator, storyboard artist, motion designer, character designer, creative producer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We normally require a 2:2 undergraduate degree or above, or equivalent qualification, in a related discipline. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience. If you don’t hold a degree in a relevant field, you’ll need to submit a portfolio as part of your application. This is your chance to show us your creative ability, enthusiasm, and potential to succeed on the course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £93 per credit (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 21,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £142 per credit (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 1 year full-time + 12 months placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply-for-taught-courses/

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